Unlike Ford, which made the Model T – and only the Model T – in the same mechanical configuration for almost two decades, GM pursued a different strategy: it cultivated a product ladder. By introducing companion makes at lower… more»
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Dec 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
10k-Mile Luxurious Beauty: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Big changes were coming for the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978, or maybe smaller changes might be a more accurate way of describing what was ahead. The General Motors A-bodies were destined for the chopping block, with the GP… more»
Dec 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Wild Body Kit: 1989 Honda Prelude
Recently, I discussed the appeal of patina of a certain kind with a post about a very special Dodge Ramcharger. Today, we discuss patina of another sort, where we explore what can happen when too much period styling invades… more»
Dec 22, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
41k-Mile 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
In the spring of 1994, Oldsmobile unveiled its new Aurora as a 1995 model, and hindsight alone informs us that it was Oldsmobile’s last really splashy introduction. Who would have guessed that Oldsmobile would be gone a mere decade… more»
Dec 22, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
60k-Mile Survivor: 1967 Imperial by Chrysler
The Imperial had been Chrysler’s top luxury brand since 1926. To help it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln, it was spun off as a separate make in 1955 (which may or may not have helped). This 1967 edition… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Ruby Red Metallic Targa: 1984 Porsche 911
This Porsche 911 Targa is listed for sale with an asking price of nearly $50,000, a number that a few years ago would have seemed out of line for an older Targa. However, the Targa in particular seems to… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Grandpa’s Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Malibu SS 454
The seller identifies this car as a Malibu SS 454. But in 1969, it was called the Chevelle SS (based on the upscale Malibu) and the 396 cubic inch V8 was the top engine. The new 454 powerplant didn’t… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Not a Fleetwood: 1958 Cadillac Series 62
It is easy for a seller to portray a car as something it isn’t, and many enthusiasts have been caught flat-footed by what they later discover to be a Tribute or clone of a desirable classic. However, that isn’t… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac GT-37
If the pages of Barn Finds are an accurate guide, Pontiac’s GT-37 is a rare beast. This is only the fourth example we have featured in over a decade, and it is undoubtedly the best. This car’s appeal is… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low-Mile V12! 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600
Somewhere the owner of a recently-purchased used Mercedes-Benz stands in front of the mirror, practicing. “It’s a V12… I’ve got the V12. Of course, I had to have the V12, darling.” This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600 may not be the… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
California Clean: 1968 Triumph GT6 Mark I
I’ve always had a thing for Triumphs, although I’ve never been lucky enough (yet) to own one. But I have a story with one, literally. Toward the end of my undergraduate experience, I was taking a creative writing class,… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Recent Overhaul: 1988 BMW M5
BMW’s M-Series range of classics has typically become more desirable with each passing year. While vehicles like the M1 and the E30-based M3 were conceived initially as competition vehicles, cars like this 1988 BMW M5 focused firmly on the… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Writing for Barn Finds, I’m given the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks that have heretofore blended into the background of my life, and one of them is pictured above. The Jeep is comparatively newer than the collectible… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1985 Buick Grand National With 1,190hp!
Buick broke new ground in the 1980s when it released its Grand National range. It turned its back on the concept of powering a muscle car with a V8, adopting a turbocharged V6 offering impressive performance. These cars are… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Al Bundy Special: 1975 Plymouth Duster
The Duster was the sporty version of the Plymouth Valiant in the 1970s. It enjoyed a seven-year run before being replaced by the Volare (which turned out to be a lesser product in terms of quality). The Duster got… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
B-body Daily Driver: 1967 Dodge Coronet 440
The Coronet was Dodge’s mid-size car beginning in 1965, riding on the B-body platform. Four levels of trim were available to buyers in 1967: the Deluxe, 440, 500, and R/T. The seller offers the middle ground 440 model which… more»
